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Nigeria’s use of soldiers for civilian tasks comes with serious costs – how to prevent this

Nigerians have experienced what it means for their government to be controlled by the military.

The Conversation

Nigeria honours ex-President Buhari with state burial and tribute

The country bid farewell to Buhari with military honours and honorific chants of ‘Sai Baba’.

Al Jazeera

Former Nigerian President Buhari Buried At Family Compound

Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari was buried at his home in northwestern Katsina state Tuesday, with the multiple heads of state in attendance guarded by a heavy security detail.

International Business Times

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Former Nigerian President Buhari to be buried in hometown on Tuesday

Muhammadu Buhari, who was the country’s democratic leader between 2015 and 2023, died aged 82 in London on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

Muhammadu Buhari obituary

Military dictator of Nigeria in the 1980s who was elected as his country’s president three decades later

The Guardian - UK

Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military leader turned democratic president leaves a mixed legacy

Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on 13 July aged 82, was one of two former military heads of state who were later elected as civilian presidents. Buhari was the military head of state of Nigeria from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985 and president from…

The Conversation

Former Nigeria president Buhari dies age 82

Nigeria’s former strongman and president Muhammadu Buhari died at a clinic in London on Sunday at the age of 82.

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Nigeria’s ex-President Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82

Buhari, remembered for an anti-corruption drive and faltering economy, leaves behind a contentious legacy.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria's Former President Buhari Dead At 82

Former Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari -- who led his country first as a junta strongman and later as an elected democrat -- died Sunday at the age of 82, his aide and the presidency said.

International Business Times

Nigeria’s former president Muhammadu Buhari dies in London aged 82

Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria twice as a military head of state and a democratic president has died aged 82

The Independent UK

#BringBackOurGirls fought to keep global attention on Nigeria’s stolen Chibok girls. Ten years on it is still fighting

The campaign that came to prominence when 276 schoolgirls were kidnapped from their classes in 2014 has had an impact beyond its first rallying cries

The Guardian - UK

Court grants bail to ex-Nigerian central bank chief facing fraud charges

Godwin Emefiele, who was arrested by security services in June, has pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Al Jazeera

In Nigeria, economic blues dampen patriotism on Independence Day

Nigerians of all ages say they are disillusioned with the country’s progress in six decades, so patriotism is waning.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria's elections were once again disputed in court, a stark reminder of a weak electoral system

Nigeria’s presidential election tribunal on 6 September affirmed President Bola Tinubu’s victory in the disputed February 2023 polls, dismissing the petitions of three political parties. The Labour Party had filed its petition on 21 March; the next day the Peoples Democratic Party and the Allied Peoples Movement followed with theirs.…

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Al Jazeera

Opposition supporters saddened as tribunal upholds President Tinubu’s win

Nigerian opposition supporters say the tribunal’s ruling was expected but were nevertheless waiting for a surprise.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria files 20 new charges against suspended central bank chief

Emefiele who made an unprecedented run for the Nigerian presidency last year, has been held in detention since June 10.

The Conversation

Nigeria's new police chief faces structural challenges - 5 key issues to tackle

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu named a new inspector general of police on 19 June 2023. He appointed the deputy inspector general, Kayode Egbetokun, to replace Usman Alkali Baba, whom former president Muhammadu Buhari had appointed in April 2021. Egbetokun will serve in an acting capacity pending his confirmation by the…

Al Jazeera

Nigerian court orders gov’t to release or charge central bank chief

Government lawyers say they secured a lower magistrate court order to hold Godwin Emefiele during investigation.

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Al Jazeera

Nigeria, labour unions to agree new minimum wage within 8 weeks

Nigeria’s labour unions threatened to strike after fuel prices tripled due to President Tinubu scrapping fuel subsidy.

Al Jazeera

How Emefiele, Nigeria’s powerful central bank chief lost his seat

Godwin Emefiele was second-longest-serving governor of Nigeria’s central bank and oversaw its biggest economic downturn.

Bangkok Post

Row in Germany over Benin bronzes

BERLIN: In a move that many hailed as a salve for the historic wounds between Europe and Africa, Germany last December returned 22 artefacts, looted during the colonial era, to what is now Nigeria.

Al Jazeera

Nigeria fuel subsidy cut and spiralling costs: What to know

A controversial announcement in Tinubu’s inaugural speech has set off a chain of events in Africa’s largest economy.

Al Jazeera

‘Squandered goodwill’: How Buhari failed Nigeria a second time

From the economy to security, Buhari’s legacy will be one of missteps and misdeeds as he hands over power, analysts say.

Radio France Internationale

Nigeria's Tinubu sworn in as president, bringing hopes of economic prosperity

Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu was sworn in as President Monday in the capital Abuja. The 71-year-old former Lagos governor and multi-millionaire businessman faces enormous challenges.

Reuters

Nigeria's new President Tinubu promises economic reboot

Nigeria's new President Bola Tinubu vowed at his swearing-in on Monday to expand the economy by at least 6% a year, lift barriers to investment, create jobs and unify the exchange rate, while also tackling rampant insecurity.

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